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“Advice: don't embarrass your bargaining partner by forcing him or her to make all the concessions.” quote by Howard Raiffa
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“Advice: don't embarrass your bargaining partner by forcing him or her to make all the concessions.”

Howard Raiffa

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art and Science of Negotiation, 1982

Effective negotiation requires balanced concessions, avoiding forcing the other party to give up everything.

In simple terms: Fair bargaining needs mutual compromise.

Key Takeaway

Share concessions equitably.

Themes

negotiation fairness balance

Mood

strategic analytical

Type

advice practical

When to use this quote

  • business deals
  • diplomatic talks
  • salary discussions
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

game theory strategic interaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you encourage reciprocal concessions?
  • What signals indicate an imbalance?
A Different Perspective

If one side concedes too much, they may lose leverage.

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